Practice Area

Estate & Asset Protection

A sound plan decides who manages your affairs, who inherits, and how your assets are shielded. Krankemann Law builds plans that hold up when they matter most.

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How Krankemann Law helps you plan

We start by understanding your family, your assets, and your goals, then build the documents that carry them out. That can mean a will, a revocable living trust, powers of attorney, and health care directives. The result is a plan that keeps your decisions in your hands and reduces conflict later.

The areas we handle

Our group covers estate planning, specialized and special-needs trusts, business entity formation, corporate due diligence, and contract drafting and review. Personal and business planning often overlap, especially for owners whose company is their largest asset. We connect both sides so your protection is consistent.

Why planning matters in California

In California, an estate that passes through probate can face a public, time-consuming court process. A properly funded living trust generally allows assets to pass outside probate. Good planning also names who will act for you if you cannot act for yourself.

What we handle

  • Wills and revocable living trusts
  • Powers of attorney and health care directives
  • Special-needs and specialized trusts
  • Business entity formation and structure
  • Corporate due diligence on a deal
  • Contract drafting and review

FAQ

Estate & Asset Protection — Common Questions

Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on your assets and goals. In California, a revocable living trust generally allows assets to pass outside the probate court process, which a will alone does not avoid. We review your situation and recommend the structure that fits, rather than a one-size answer.
What is probate and can I avoid it?
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling an estate, which in California can be public and lengthy. A properly funded living trust is the most common way to keep assets out of probate. Other tools, like beneficiary designations and joint ownership, also play a role.
How does asset protection work for a business owner?
Asset protection combines the right business entity, sound contracts, and personal estate planning so that business risk does not threaten personal assets, and vice versa. The goal is separation and clarity built before a problem arises. We coordinate the business and personal sides together.
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review your plan after major life events such as marriage, divorce, a birth, a death, or a significant change in assets, and periodically otherwise. Laws change too, which can affect an older plan. A short review is far easier than fixing an outdated plan later.

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